Armed Security Officer: Campus Patrol & Safety

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas seeks a Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, staff and property. Officers deter crime, patrol facilities and provide escorts while preparing clear incident reports.

They must perform de-escalation, maintain security tools (metal detectors), and respond to calls for service. A Class C license, Level II/III certifications, CPR, and TASER training are required within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Texas Class C driver’s license and insurable prior to hire.
• Texas Private Security Board Level II certification required upon hiring.
• Texas Private Security Board Level III (Commissioned, Armed) Security Officer required within 60 days of hire.
• CPR certification within 60 days.
• Taser certification within 60 days.
• Security-related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with hospital policies and departmental directives.
• Provides protective escorts to employees, patients and visitors.
• Provides directional and wayfinding assistance.
• Evaluates situations and responds appropriately, using de-escalation techniques.
• Supports police, fire and life-safety activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Patrols campus, providing security-related assistance, observation, & reporting.
• Identifies and removes unauthorized persons from campus.
• Assists with access control and the locking and unlocking of doors.
• Greets others with respect, courtesy, and compassion.
• Subscribes to the values of Methodist Health System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Report writing

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Methodist Health System in Dallas seeks a Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, staff and property. Officers deter crime, patrol facilities and provide escorts while preparing clear incident reports.

They must perform de-escalation, maintain security tools (metal detectors), and respond to calls for service. A Class C license, Level II/III certifications, CPR, and TASER training are required within stated timeframes.